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Wesburn

41 km²

Wesburn is characterised by somewhat fewer renters than the norm and a slightly larger population than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,052▼ -10.7%since 2011Median age43 yrs▲ +7.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over18.5%Children under 1516.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45656

Age structure

In Wesburn, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.3%
Young adults (25–44)20.5%
Seniors (65+)18.5%
Children (0–14)16.2%
Youth (15–24)15.9%

Marital status

In Wesburn, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced8%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wesburn, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.4%
England4.7%
New Zealand1.0%
Italy0.3%
South Africa0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.2%

Language used at home

In Wesburn, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.9%

Religion

People with no religion57.3%

Religious affiliation

In Wesburn, the largest group is No religion at 63%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Islam (1%).

  • No religion63%
  • Christianity35%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.0%

Highest year of school

In Wesburn, the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (22%).

Year 1237.0%
Year 1022.0%
Year 1120.2%
Year 9 or below13.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$714▲ +54.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,548▲ +50.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,911▲ +60.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.7%

Household income distribution

In Wesburn, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99929.2%
$650–$1,49928.1%
Under $65013.6%
$3,000–$3,99910.3%
$4,000 or more6.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.9%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wesburn, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (19%).

Mental health10.6%
Arthritis10.3%
Asthma10.2%
Other condition7.2%
Heart disease4.3%
Cancer3.8%
Diabetes3.0%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care15.7%People caring for children unpaid27.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +3.7%since 2011One-parent families14.4%

Family composition

In Wesburn, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children27%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +40.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,798▲ +18.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting9.2%Homes owned outright35.0%Separate (detached) houses99.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wesburn, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned with a mortgage50%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented10%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Wesburn, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wesburn, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)61.6%
Worked at home15.6%
Car (passenger)4.2%
Bus1.9%
Walked1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation61.0%Employed full-time53.7%

Industries people work in

In Wesburn, the largest group is Construction at 25%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Construction21.8%
Retail trade9.8%
Health care & social assistance9.8%
Manufacturing7.7%
Other services5.4%
Education & training5.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.8%
Administrative & support3.3%
Transport & warehousing3.1%
Public administration & safety2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Wesburn, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 25%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades23.9%
Clerical & administrative14.7%
Labourers13.9%
Community & personal service9.8%
Managers9.7%
Sales workers8.7%
Professionals8.1%
Machinery operators & drivers7.5%

Nearby areas

Yarra JunctionMillgroveGladysdaleLaunching PlaceThree BridgesDon ValleyHoddles CreekWarburton (Vic.)